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Precise vs Suitable - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between precise and suitable

is that precise is exact, accurate while suitable is having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.

precise

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Exact, accurate.
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  • (sciences) Of experimental results, consistent, clustered close together, agreeing with each other. This does not mean that they cluster near the true, correct, or accurate value.
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    Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * inexact, imprecise * (consistent) inconsistent, varying

    Derived terms

    * prissy

    Anagrams

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    suitable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.

    • Synonyms

    * fit for purpose (British) * up to standard (British)

    Antonyms

    * unsuitable

    Derived terms

    * suitability

    See also

    * fit * meet * appropriate * apt * pertinent * seemly * eligible * consonant * corresponding * congruous

    External links

    * * 1000 English basic words